An exploration of the ways in which migration shapes gendered and sexual identities, and the challenges faced by migrants in adapting to new cultural contexts.
Push and pull factors: The reasons why people migrate from one place to another, such as economic opportunities, political instability, or natural disasters.
Forced migration: The movement of people due to violence, persecution, or other forms of coercion, such as slavery or human trafficking.
Refugee studies: The study of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or other threats.
Asylum seekers: People who are seeking protection from persecution or other threats in their home countries and who are seeking asylum in another country.
Immigration policy: The laws, regulations, and procedures that govern the entry and residence of non-citizens in a country.
Xenophobia and racism: The fear or hatred of foreigners or people of different races or ethnicities.
Intersectionality: The ways in which different forms of oppression and privilege intersect and interact, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality.
Cultural hybridity: The blending of different cultures and practices in the process of migration and globalization.
Diaspora studies: The study of communities of people who have migrated from their homeland and maintain connections to their culture and heritage.
Transnationalism: The ways in which migrants maintain connections and identities across borders and across cultures.
Gender and sexuality: The ways in which gender and sexual identities shape and are shaped by migration and diaspora.
Postcolonialism: The ways in which colonialism and imperialism have shaped migration patterns, power relations, and cultural identities.
Globalization: The ways in which economic, political, and cultural processes have interconnected people and nations, leading to increased mobility and migration.
Economic migration: This refers to people migrating from one place to another in search of better employment opportunities, higher wages, or improved economic conditions.
Forced migration: This occurs when people are forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, persecution, or human rights violations.
Environmental migration: This refers to people who are forced to migrate because of environmental reasons, such as natural disasters, climate change, or environmental degradation.
Political migration: This occurs when people migrate due to political instability, persecution, or civil war.
Legal migration: This refers to people who migrate through proper legal channels, such as obtaining work visas or green cards.
Family migration: This occurs when people migrate to join family members who are already living in another location.
Cultural migration: This refers to people who migrate in order to experience a new culture, learn a new language, or participate in cultural activities.
Volunteer migration: This occurs when people migrate to participate in volunteer work, humanitarian aid, or development projects.
Education migration: This refers to people who migrate to study or pursue educational opportunities abroad.
Transit migration: This occurs when people migrate through a country as part of a longer journey to reach their final destination.